What happened
WWE Hall of Famer Fred Ottman has been hospitalized, according to reports from Wrestling Headlines, 411Mania and PWMania. Ottman, 70, is best known to WWE fans as Tugboat and Typhoon and to WCW audiences as The Shockmaster.
Ottman revealed the news himself in a video shared on Facebook, according to Wrestling Headlines and 411Mania.
What we know
According to Wrestling Headlines, Ottman said in the video that he was taken to the emergency room overnight and was later admitted to the hospital.
Wrestling Headlines reported that Ottman asked fans to “keep me in your prayers” but did not provide additional details about his condition.
PWMania reported that as a result of the hospitalization, Ottman will no longer be appearing at a wrestling convention in Florida this weekend.
What is not confirmed
None of the reports have disclosed the specific medical issue that led to Ottman’s hospitalization. It is not confirmed how long he is expected to remain hospitalized or what his current condition is.
Why it matters
Ottman is a WWE Hall of Famer with a long history in the industry, having performed as Tugboat and Typhoon in WWE and as The Shockmaster in WCW, making his health a matter of significant interest to wrestling fans.
